Marin, CA

Low Risk (25/100)

Transparent derived index from EPA TRI / SDWIS / Superfund extracts: not an official EPA rating. Fixed caps: facilities ≤25 pts (50+ = max), log10 releases ≤25 pts, Superfund ≤25 pts (5/site), health-violation systems ≤15 pts (3/system), high-chemical facilities ≤10 pts. Bands: High ≥60, Moderate ≥30. See methodology.

Environmental data for Marin in California · Population: 258,765

TRI sites such as Lgc Biosearch Technologies Inc.; SDWIS systems such as MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT; NPS GGNRA; BOLINAS COMMUNITY PUD anchor Marin, CA's EPA extract. Derived burden score 25/100 (Low Risk) uses fixed national caps on density, log release volume, Superfund count, and health-flagged systems - not an official EPA rating.

Health-flagged SDWIS rows in Marin include BOLINAS COMMUNITY PUD; INVERNESS PUBLIC UTILITY DIST; STINSON BEACH COUNTY WTR DIST, while Lgc Biosearch Technologies Inc. leads reported TRI pounds among local Form R filers. AQS median AQI 28 / peak 86 in 2024.

Burden score 25/100 (Low Risk) is the only weighted composite on this page. The tables below list every TRI facility, SDWIS system, and Superfund site EPA has on record for Marin -- not just the names called out above -- reproducing the disclosure history as filed, not a current-safety verdict. Extract current as of 2026-08-25.

Release-over-release change

What changed for Marin, CA: EPA TRI 2023 reporting year

2022 → 2023

Same facilities, both years

-49.0%

1 facilities that filed in 2022 and 2023

Whole inventory

-49.0%

102 lb → 52 lb, every facility that filed

  • Marin, CA's total reported releases fell from 102 lb in 2022 to 52 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
  • Marin, CA's air releases fell from 102 lb in 2022 to 52 lb in 2023, based on EPA TRI filings.
County population (Census ACS)
258,765
TRI Facilities
1
Water Systems
16
Superfund Sites
0
Total Releases
1.0K lbs

Air Quality History (2020–2024)

EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data showing how many days per year fall into each air quality category.

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy (SG) Max AQI
2024 308 (86%) 49 0 86
2023 315 (87%) 48 0 99
2022 275 (75%) 90 0 91
2021 267 (73%) 98 0 88
2020 272 (74%) 85 4 231
2024 Good Air Quality: 86% of days
Median AQI: 28

Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County AQI categories: Good (0-50), Moderate (51-100), Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Unhealthy (151-200), Very Unhealthy (201-300), Hazardous (301+)

For real-time air quality readings and pollutant breakdowns in California, see the EPA's AirNow.gov.

Water Systems (16)

System System pop (SDWIS) Violations
MARIN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT 186,895 0
NPS GGNRA 18,447 0
BOLINAS COMMUNITY PUD 2,483 48
NPS PRNS - BEACHES 1,560 0
INVERNESS PUBLIC UTILITY DIST 1,445 20
LAWSON S LANDING 946 0
STINSON BEACH COUNTY WTR DIST 583 1
U.S. COAST GUARD TRAINING CENTER 469 1
MUIR BEACH COMMUNITY 336 0
CASCADE ESTATES 316 1
MOREHEAD PARK 300 0
ESTERO MUTUAL 206 26
MAGNOLIA MHP 138 2
GREEN GULCH FARM 75 1
NICASIO VALLEY RANCH MUTUAL 36 28
BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER 35 0

TRI Facilities (1)

# Facility Total Releases
1 Lgc Biosearch Technologies Inc. 1.0K lbs

Cities in Marin (13)

Novato
1 facilities · 4 water
Dillon Beach
0 facilities · 2 water
Muir Beach
0 facilities · 2 water
Bolinas
0 facilities · 1 water
Corte Madera
0 facilities · 1 water
Greenbrae
0 facilities · 1 water
Inverness
0 facilities · 1 water
Larkspur
0 facilities · 1 water
Nicasio
0 facilities · 1 water
Point Reyes Station
0 facilities · 1 water
Sausalito
0 facilities · 1 water
Stinson Beach
0 facilities · 1 water
Tomales
0 facilities · 1 water

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the environmental risk level in Marin, California?
Marin, CA has an environmental risk score of 25/100 (Low Risk), based on 1 TRI facilities, 0 Superfund sites, and 16 water systems on record. 9 water systems have health-based violations. Source: EPA TRI, SDWIS, and Superfund NPL.
Are there Superfund sites in Marin?
No Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites are currently registered in Marin, CA in the EPA database.
How many toxic release facilities are in Marin?
Marin, CA has 1 TRI-reporting facility on record with the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, with a combined total of 1.0K lbs in reported toxic releases. TRI facilities self-report annual chemical release data to the EPA.
What is the air quality in Marin?
In 2024, Marin, CA recorded a median AQI of 28 and a peak AQI of 86. 86% of monitored days had "Good" air quality (AQI 0–50). Source: EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by County.
Is the drinking water safe in Marin?
Marin, CA has 16 EPA-regulated water systems. 9 systems have reported health-based violations (MCL exceedances). A past violation does not necessarily mean water is currently unsafe. For current water quality, contact your local water utility. Source: EPA SDWIS.
What environmental agencies cover Marin?
Environmental compliance in Marin, California is overseen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at the federal level and the California state environmental agency. Facilities report to the EPA Toxic Release Inventory, water systems are regulated under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and contaminated sites are managed under the Superfund program. Contact your state environmental agency for local concerns.

What does this county environmental profile show?

This county environmental profile rolls up EPA Toxics Release Inventory facility reports, Safe Drinking Water Information System public-water-system filings, and Superfund National Priorities List sites for the county boundary defined by the U.S. Census Bureau. Facility counts reflect facilities with a reporting address inside the county, not where downstream environmental effects may be observed. Population figures are from the most recent Census ACS 5-year estimate. The county detail page is updated whenever the upstream EPA programs publish revised data; see the methodology page for the documented ingest cadence and the editorial choices governing how aggregations are computed.

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